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Vietnam’s passport ranking rises sharply, unlocking new opportunities for global travel, integration
Vietnam Pictorial
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July 26, 2025
Though still ranked in the lower-middle tier globally, the recent jump in the Henley Passport Index reflects growing trust in Vietnam’s foreign policy, administrative transparency, and international reputation. Vietnamese passport holders can now...
Mozambique Urges Returning Stolen Heritage to Africa
MENAFN
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) During a diplomatic visit to Moscow on Tuesday, Mozambican Foreign Minister Maria Manuela Lucas made a strong appeal for the full restitution of Africa’s heritage and autonomy, which were stripped away by Western colonial forces. She...
Stakeholders anticipate setback for Nigeria, Africa as U.S. exits UNESCO
Business Hallmark
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July 23, 2025
Concerns mount over the planned exit of the United States from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), as stakeholders caution that the move would have significant implications for Nigeria, particularly in...
Africa: 15 years of mixed fortunes for EAC Common Market protocol
Zawya
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Touted as the engine that has driven the East African Community (EAC) integration since 2010, the Common Market Protocol (CMP) marks 15 years of mixed fortunes. The protocol guarantees free movement of goods, services, labour and capital, as well...
Diplomatic corps, UN officials troop to Nigeria House for Buhari
News Diary Online
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July 21, 2025
Members of the diplomatic corps throughout the week, trooped into Nigeria House in New York to pay their final respects to Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari. By Prudence Arobani Members of the diplomatic corps throughout the week,...
Swedfund Invests $10 million to Support MSME Lending in Africa
TechEconomy
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July 23, 2025
Advertisements Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has signed a USD 10 million loan to Platcorp Holdings Limited to support lending to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia. The...
African markets attracting more UK businesses – Report
Daily Trust
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There is a growing number of British businesses identifying Africa as a key strategic growth region – drawn by structural reforms, demographic momentum, and rapid digital transformation across the continent. This is according to new research by...
New $250 US Visa Integrity Fee undermines diplomatic fairness for Ghanaians
Joy FM
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July 23, 2025
The United States' imposition of a "visa integrity fee" of at least $250, impacting most international visitors requiring nonimmigrant visas, has resonated deeply across Ghana. This new levy, added to existing visa application charges, impacts a...
Lead Africa’s digital future - Tech entrepreneur charges students at UniMAC's Technology Symposium
Graphic
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July 23, 2025
A US-based tech entrepreneur has urged students and workers to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and deploy it strategically to amplify their capacities. Ebako Mukwele, who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MKNet Consulting LLC and...
Crédit Agricole Egypt partners with Infinity to support solar energy transition
Zawya
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Arab Finance: Crédit Agricole Egypt has signed an agreement with Infinity to provide access to solar energy solutions for individuals, offering financing options to make clean energy more affordable, as per an emailed press release. Under the...
Sierra Leone Sends Three-Member Delegation to Inaugural African School Games in Algeria
Sierraloaded
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July 23, 2025
National Olympic Committee/Commonwealth Games Association of Sierra Leone (NOC/CGA-SLE) has officially dispatched on Tuesday, July 22,2025 at three-member delegation to represent the country at the inaugural African School Games in Algiers,...
Fidelity Bank, partners launch mobile-based short-term loan product
The Chronicle News Online
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July 23, 2025
Fidelity Bank Ghana, in partnership with MobileMoney Limited and banking technology firm, JUMO, has launched BoseaLoan, a mobile-based short-term loan product, to enhance financial inclusion. The initiative would also broaden access to credit for...
UN Secretary General Laments Low Investment In Africa’s Renewable Energy
Leadership
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July 23, 2025
The United Nations Secretary Antonio Guterres has said that Africa’s 1.5% renewable energy installed capacity despite having about 60% of the global energy resources is a disturbing phenomenon that needs to change to put the continent on the path...
Gupshup Bags $60 Mn From Globespan Capital Partners, EvolutionX Debt Capital
Inc42
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July 23, 2025
SUMMARY Gupshup has raised fresh funds in a mix of equity and debt funding from Globespan Capital Partners and EvolutionX Debt Capital The proceeds will be deployed to boost the company’s sales, product innovation and further deepen its presence...
US Secretary of State, Ethiopia’s PM Discuss Stability and Reform Across Horn of Africa
Shabelle Media Network
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July 23, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to discuss shared priorities for peace, stability, and economic development in Ethiopia and the wider Horn of Africa, the State Department...
Namibia’s foreign minister on the transformative impact of trade and foreign policy for Africa’s development
The Brookings Institution
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[music] SIGNÉ: Hello, I am Landry Signé, senior fellow in the Global Economy and Development Program and the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institution. Welcome to Foresight Africa podcast, where I engage with distinguished leaders in...
UNILAG EU-Africa Connect Programme Sparks Dialogue On Power Imbalance, Continental Partnerships
Daily Independent
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July 23, 2025
1 The University of Lagos, through its EU-Africa Connect Programme, has hosted a thought-provoking seminar as part of an ongoing initiative to foster academic and diplomatic exchange between Africa and the European Union. The seminar, which was...
Smart Globe signs logistics deal with COSCO Shipping Africa in Zambia
Logistics Update Africa
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July 23, 2025
Smart Globe Holdings has entered into a logistics services agreement with COSCO Shipping Africa, formalising a strategic partnership at the company’s developing logistics centre in Zambia. The move signals the Hong Kong-based printing and...
AfCFTA, Afreximbank chart course for Africa’s economic unity
The Sun Nigeria
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July 23, 2025
In a bold move to strengthen Africa’s economic sovereignty, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and Afreximbank have joined forces to deepen regional integration and promote cross-border trade. At the 32nd Afreximbank...
UK admits foreign aid cuts could see deaths rise – with Africa hit hardest
The Independent
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July 23, 2025
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